Quirky, refreshing, surprising yet familiar, energetic. Those are the words that can describe television personality Katie Linendoll.

Katie is the technology host (aka 'Technology Wizard') for A&E's Emmy-nominated reality show, 'We Mean Business.' You can also see Katie as a guest expert host on The Home Shopping Network (HSN) where she is better known as the ‘Gadget Girl’.

Katie received her degree in Information Technology New Media from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). While at RIT, Katie hosted a regional sports show for ESPN2 and developed a passion for the work that goes into TV production. A year later, this enthusiasm led her to a behind-the-scenes role with ESPN where she traveled on SportsCenter's 50 States in 50 Days tour and later won an Emmy Award for her work. While at ESPN, Katie trained in voice, piano, improv, acting and hosting with top professionals in New York City. She went on to land multiple pilot projects, voice-overs and commercials for VH1 and CondéNast, among others.

 

Katie has been spotted in articles and ads including The New York Daily News, Wired, Fortune, Wall Street Journal Online, Small Biz Trends and Inc.  Katie has blogged and Tweeted for Dell.  You can also spot her gadget blogs on HSN.com and TalkNerdyToMe.Net.

In addition to having a zeal for all things wired or wireless, Katie enjoys working out, fantasy football, collecting Pez and is a huge fan of WWE wrestling. She splits her time between New York City, Los Angeles and St. Petersburg, Florida.

In her spare time Katie is very involved with the SLE Lupus Foundation.